The Study of Racialism

browneyesblue · Posted: Fri 07 Dec 2007 01:45 Post subject:

Hi my name is EJ. I am looking forward to writing on this blog. The concept is interesting.

serenitystar · Posted: Thu 27 Mar 2008 09:02 Post subject: Fascinating board

Hello. This is likely to be one of my only post because I have an inability to speak beyond my own personal experience. Additionally, I am neither in the U.S. nor an American.

I am of a very mixed background, but chose to define myself as black (and this within the concept of black African, based on my choices of political ideals, political interests, social interests, taste, upbringing, etc.). I recently told someone that I think it's likely that I feel so particularly strongly on the subject because I felt for a long time that people denied me the right to refer to myself as such (I've even been told I was obviously lying about my origins). Now I just don't care.

This said, I recently was additionally reminded of the importance of tolerance - and respect - for how others define themselves when someone else, who happens to be mixed, said she didn't refer to herself as black. A while back, I would have started an argument based on that statement... Embarassed

But if it's my right to define myself as I wish, it certainly should be the same for others... (it takes a while to sink in, but I think it's in now).

I found this site by accident, but have found it very enriching, both for the scholarly approach (and therefore, the fact that most try to remain civil and openly discuss various difficult subjects) and for the variety of subjects approached (I may no longer live in the U.S. but several things speak to me on an international level - colorism for example).

It is very interesting to read, whether I agree with most points or not.

XxRaVeNxX · New User Joined: 03 Apr 2008 {Posts: 14 }

Waiting for posting privileges....

Thanks in advance

fwsweet · Posted: Thu 03 Apr 2008 17:20 Post subject:

geekycat8927 · Probationary Joined: 06 Apr 2008 {Posts: 9 }

hello

im new here
im waiting for my special acess and i would also like to join the women only too (im a 18 yr female Smile

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fwsweet · Posted: Mon 07 Apr 2008 00:02 Post subject:

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Luna · New User Joined: 12 Jun 2008 {Posts: 14 }

Hello, all. I hope to participate on this board as well.

DChapman · Posted: Thu 10 Jul 2008 12:42 Post subject:

fwsweet · Posted: Thu 10 Jul 2008 12:45 Post subject:

Wodasha now has posting privileges.

j2 · Probationary Joined: 31 Aug 2008 {Posts: 5 }

Hello! I find the discussions on this forum fascinating. Would love to participate soon Smile

Thanks!

fwsweet · Posted: Mon 01 Sep 2008 03:21 Post subject:

Le Marc · Probationary Joined: 13 Sep 2008 {Posts: 2 }

Hi. I'm new here and I like your community a lot. I hope I'll be able to post soon Very Happy

Cheers

fwsweet · Posted: Sat 13 Sep 2008 18:56 Post subject:

CJT2009 · Probationary Joined: 20 Sep 2008 {Posts: 5 }

Hi I would like permission to posts I really enjoy reading you guys discussions and thought I might join and familiarize myself with the material

fwsweet · Posted: Sat 20 Sep 2008 10:10 Post subject: Re: HI

chip · Posted: Wed 24 Sep 2008 16:16 Post subject: hello

Hello to all.

I'm a newbie here and hope to be able to contribute in a positive manner.

chip

fwsweet · Posted: Wed 24 Sep 2008 16:23 Post subject: Re: hello

sammy · Probationary Joined: 24 Sep 2008 {Posts: 8 }

Hi everyone, I'm new to the forum. I found this place on a search trying to find topics on racial history and conflict in america for a research paper I'm doing. I like the atmosphere here and the exchanges, kudos for a place like this.

I'm also of mixed race descent so all the stuff here is my cup of tea. At first I was confused on how to post but thanks to other I think I've figured it out (thanks again).

Oh and..I hail from NYC..big baseball/mets fan junkie here. Anyone else?

+Sammy+ aka Sam